Fresh Del Monte is collaborating with Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, a Netflix series created by Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation and Amblin Entertainment. This new partnership allows the produce giant and studio to join forces in promoting the series, which is now streaming on Netflix. The collaboration allows Fresh Del Monte to add an adventurous twist to the packaging of its nutritious produce lineup, which will introduce consumers of all generations to Jurassic World and fresh produce in a creative way.

Throughout September and October of this year, consumers can purchase select

Retiring Idaho Potato Commission CEO Frank Muir was honored last night at a dinner during the Idaho Grower Shipper Association's 93rd convention. The annual event kicked off Wednesday, Sept. 1 in Sun Valley, ID, and runs through Sept. 3.

Todd Cornelison, chairman of the Idaho Potato Commission, gave tribute to Muir's many accomplishments during his 18-year tenure. Cornelison drew a standing ovation when he said, "Frank is as pure Idaho as anybody I have ever met!" 

Muir was presented with a golf bag and a set of clubs by the appreciative IPC commissioners.

The Idaho Potato Commission’s

South Essex Fabricating has signed a partnership agreement with Robovision to pave the way for the research and development of deep-learning software and enhanced AI robotics for the agriculture industry. On Sept 1 Peter Quiring, owner and CEO of South Essex Fabricating, virtually sat down with Jonathan Berte, CEO and co-founder of Robovision, to finalize details on their partnership, which is now rapidly under way.

“Over the next few years, we will see the horticulture industry rapidly shift toward an automated, data-driven system — not designed to take away from industry jobs, but instead

Revol Greens’ national growth strategy continues to germinate with the inaugural planting at its recently completed Tehachapi, CA, greenhouse. In mid-September, the first harvest of a wide variety of organic baby leaf and head lettuce will follow inside the first phase of Revol Greens’ 64-acre greenhouse.

The brand’s new West Coast presence will service retailers and restaurants throughout the region. Amid a historical drought in California where 80 percent of the state’s water is used for agriculture, Revol Greens will leverage a sustainable and controlled growing environment that requires

As business continues evolving to meet the needs of today’s customers, having a robust supply chain is more important than ever. "That’s why we’re excited to announce that our team is growing," said Walmart's Joe Metzger, executive vice president of supply chain operations, and Karisa Sprague, senior vice president of people, supply chain.

Walmart released FY22 Q2 earnings last week, and another strong quarter revealed just how much the company has grown over the past year. Innovation across all areas of the business had a huge impact on growth, and earlier this year, it shared plans to roll

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced the appointment of six members to serve on the National Mango Board. The appointees include five new members and one returning member. Appointees will serve three-year terms from Jan. 1, 2022 to Dec. 31, 2024, with the exception of one importer appointee from District III, whose term will begin immediately and will end Dec. 31, 2022.

The newly appointed board members include:

• Clark Golden – importer District I (re-appointed)
• Albert Perez – importer District I
• Daniel Ibarra – importer District III (one-year term)
• Umi Martin – domestic